CLEVELAND, Miss., – Fourth-ranked Delta State shot 43 percent from the field and held a commanding 46-33 advantage in rebounding during a 68-48 home victory over the University of North Alabama women’s basketball team Monday evening at Sillers Coliseum on the DSU campus. The Lady Statesmen had three players reach double digits in scoring to improve to 5-0 on the season. With the loss, UNA drops to 3-6 on the year.

Delta State hit six three-point baskets in the first half to help build a 36-23 lead at the break. After out-scoring the Lions 32-25 over the final 20 minutes, the Lady Statesmen extended their home winning streak to 39 consecutive games.

UNA was able to get the deficit to single digits early in the second half on a jumper by Brianna Abrams with 15:31 remaining. The shot made the score40-31, but the Lions would get no closer. Delta State responded with nine straight points to stretch the lead to 49-31 and remained in control the rest of the way.

Lacy Lewis led the Lions with 12 points on the day. The sophomore from Fyffe, Ala., also pulled down a team-high six rebounds. Delta State’s Shameka Russell led all scorers with a career-high 18 points.

UNA will return home to host Georgia Southwestern on Saturday. Tip-off is set for 1 p.m. at Flowers Hall.